10 Architectural Miracles of the Ancient World

The world is filled with amazing things to see. Today’s list covers 10 fascinating wonders from ancient times. If you like history, beauty, and culture, you’ll love what follows.

10. The Ajanta Caves In India

These caves are located about 100 kilometers northeast of Aurangabad, a major Indian city. The Ajanta Caves are often cited by experts as the being the high-point of India’s rock cut-out architecture. English historian William Dalrymple has even declared that the caves are “one of the great wonders of the ancient world.

9. Newgrange Dome In Ireland

This massive domed structure looks like a gigantic flying saucer. However, it actually dates back to roughly 3,200 B.C. The structure was built during Ireland’s Neolithic era and is older than the pyramids.

While experts are unsure about the dome’s original purpose, they do believe that it was used for certain religious ceremonies.